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Which GPS Systems To Buy For This Christmas At Low Low Price

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By Lgali

Seven Best GPS units

Last month I bought Garmin Nuvi 200 Street GPS System and very happy with this device with simple to operate features.After my research I found following units are good for enjoying traveling.


GARMIN NUVI 760 AUTO GPS 2009 V10 BLUETOOTH+FREE SHIP

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Current Bid: $218.95
Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Unit

1. Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Unit:

The portable StreetPilot c550 comes ready-to-go right out of the box with preloaded maps and plenty of options. This navigator delivers the same, easy-to-use, affordable navigation as our popular selling c300 series with many enhancements like Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free calling, an integrated traffic receiver, MP3 player, plus much more.

  • High-sensitivity GPS receiver
  • Automotive-grade, sunlight-readable, anti-glare display
  • Streamlined design
  • Garmin Lock

Pros

Easy setup, Easy to read, Simple controls and Reliable

Cons

Bulky, Acquires satellites slowly, Poor battery life, Flimsy mounting


Garmin Nuvi 200 Street GPS System
Garmin Nuvi 200 Street GPS System
Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Garmin nuvi 200 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Price: $129.98
List Price: $419.98

2.Garmin Nuvi 200 Street GPS System

This sleek navigator and travel companion comes with preloaded maps for the lower 48 states, Hawaii and Puerto Rico or regional coverage in other areas. For more mapping options, check out the transatlantic nüvi 270 or nüvi 250. Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 200 is affordably priced and simple to use.

  • -Navigate With Ease
  • -Take It With You
  • -Go Beyond Navigation

Pros:

Easy setup,Easy to read,Compact, Easy menus, Simple controls,Reliable

Cons

Acquires satellites slowly , Inaccurate , Poor battery life


3.Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Unit

Garmin's nuvi 360 is your pocket-sized personal travel assistant. This versatile GPS comes with hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology in addition to the popular features offered in the nuvi 350 - making it the go-anywhere travel companion. Like the rest of the nuvi 300-series, you're just a few screen taps away from anywhere.

  • -Make Hands-free Calls
  • -Navigate With Ease
  • -Add Traffic Alerts

Pros:

Easy setup Easy to read, Simple controls, Compact, Easy menus, Reliable, Acquires satellites quickly, large screen

Accurate maps, Easy to follow directions,

Cons

Poor battery life, Acquires satellites slowly, Flimsy mounting, Volume not adequate.


Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS
Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS

 4.Garmin nuvi 255W Portable GPS

Nüvi 255W 4.3" GPS Navigator, North America nüvi 255W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe. Go wide and get peace of mind with nüvi 255W. This affordable, widescreen navigator leads the way with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions that speak street names and optional MSN Direct services to get you there on time and keep you informed. It's packed with millions of destinations and maps for North America or Europe.

 

  • -         See MoreWith nüvi 255W's widescreen display
  • -         Navigate With Easenüvi
  • -         Go Beyond NavigationNavigation is just the beginning. nüvi 255W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock

Pros

Simple controls, Easy to read, Easy setup, Reliable, Easy menus, and Compact 

Cons

Poor battery life, Acquires satellites slowly


 5.Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS Unit

The sleek, portable nuvi 350 is a GPS navigator, traveler’s reference and digital entertainment system, all in one. It is your pocket-sized personal travel assistant ready for adventure. Like the rest of the nuvi 300-series, you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere

  • -         Navigate with Ease nuvi 350 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants,
  • -         Take it With You Like the rest of the nuvi series, nuvi 350 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse
  • -         Voice prompts (e.g. ""Turn right in 500 ft.""): yes (internal speaker) Speaks street names (e.g. ""Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."") : yes 3D map view

Pros

Easy to read, Easy setup, Simple controls, Compact, and Reliable

Cons

Acquires satellites slowly and Flimsy mounting


Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS
Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS

6.Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS

Nüvi 260 GPS Personal Travel Assistant brings the ultra-cool nuvi 260 along for the ride, and arrives on time and in style. Comes with turn-by-turn voice directions that announce the name of streets as you navigate

  • - Navigate With Easenüvi 260 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database
  • - Take It With YouLike the rest of the nüvi 200-series, nüvi 260 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse
  • - Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes (internal speaker) • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.")• 3D map view• A

Pros

Easy setup, Easy to read, Easy menus, Compact, and Simple controls

Cons

Acquires satellites slowly, Flimsy mounting. And Inaccurate


Garmin Nuvi 260W GPS
Garmin Nuvi 260W GPS

7.Garmin Nuvi 260W GPS

ultra-cool nüvi 260W that speaks street names. This widescreen navigator is attractively-priced and simple to use. Like the rest of the nüvi 200-series, youre just a few screen taps away from anywhere.

  • - nüvi 260W comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs
  • - nüvi 260W sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket
  • - Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 260W includes many travel tools including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator

Pros

Easy setup, Easy to read, Easy menus and Compact

Cons

Acquires satellites slowly and Flimsy mounting

Please advice me If I miss anything


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Nancy's Niche profile image

Nancy's Niche  says:
7 months ago

Another good hub with excellent information:-)

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Lgali  says:
7 months ago

Nancy's Niche Thnaks again for nice comments.

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Wehzo  says:
7 months ago

Very good hub Lgali. The details are a much needed plus.

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Lgali  says:
7 months ago

Wehzo -Thnaks again for nice comments.

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Montana Farm Girl  says:
7 months ago

Wow, very informative hub!!!! :-) I don't need one though, living now in our very small town. Entering our town from the west and exiting to the east it's only about three miles, with 1/2 dozen stop lights! lol

mina  says:
7 months ago

very useful hub

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febriedethan  says:
7 months ago

Well this is a very informative hub, do you have any information about GPS in small size? I mean GPS that could glued or insert in a small thing, to trace package maybe ?

CabinGirl  says:
6 months ago

Do I need a car to use it ?

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

CabinGirl -yes you need car Thanks for all comments

shina  says:
6 months ago

very useful info Thanks

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Dottie1  says:
6 months ago

Thanks Lgali great information. I just mentioned today before I read your hub how I wish I had a GPS. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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Candie V  says:
6 months ago

Lgali, I'll never get lost again.. maybe the school bus I drive should have one and I wouldn't miss stops! Thank you for this information!

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

Candie VThanks again for nice comments please visit my othe hub too

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

febriedethan -Thanks again for nice comments.sorry I do not know that one this time

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

mina-Thnaks again for nice comments

tarun10  says:
6 months ago

good and useful hub

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

tarun10-thanks again for comments, Please visit my other hub too Thanks for vote

pc10  says:
6 months ago

very nice info

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

pc10-thanks for comments Please visit my other hub too

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countrywomen  says:
6 months ago

I love my Garmin Nuvi and I just can't drive without it. Good hub about GPS choices.

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

countrywomen thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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mkhovu  says:
6 months ago

Great Hub once again Lgali. Very informative. I didn't like the sat navs especially after seeing and hearing people getting lost using some. However I have since been converted and now I can't drive without one.

Shashi  says:
6 months ago

very informative hub Thanks

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

mkhovu -thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

kreate  says:
6 months ago

very informative

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

kreate-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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lxxy  says:
6 months ago

I prefer my model from Divinity, Inc. Gospel Positioning System. ;)

Cherrubs are little punks, though, perhaps it is better to have an AI...

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Lgali  says:
6 months ago

lxxy -thanks fro nice comments.

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cobraski  says:
5 months ago

Very informative! Thanks

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Lgali  says:
5 months ago

cobraski-thanks for all comments, please visit my other hub too

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Moneybank  says:
5 months ago

Hello Lgali,

I'd like to get in touch with you. Do you have an email address?

Thank you,

MoneyBank

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Lgali  says:
3 months ago

moneybank-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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Lgali  says:
2 months ago

shashi-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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tushar09  says:
2 months ago

Great info about GPS..

lgali your hub rocks..

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Lgali  says:
2 months ago

tushar09-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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tushar09  says:
2 months ago

Yes you are right after long time, actuall at that time i was new to this hubpages and seo and websites and adsense and all that so were busy with these things, were collecting all possible information. Now i am back with more knowledge and more hubs. good luck..

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Jess Killmenow  says:
2 months ago

What a great hub! I've been thinking of buying a GPS but didn't know where to start. thank you

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Lgali  says:
6 weeks ago

Jess Killmenow

-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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Lgali  says:
5 weeks ago

tushar09--thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

nicki  says:
5 weeks ago

very useful info

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2 weeks ago

nicki-thanks for comments after longtime you get chance to visit my hub Thnaks

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